PlayStation Store for PS3, PS Vita, and PSP Officially Shutting Down This Summer - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 08 May 2021 / 2,081 Views
Sony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed the rumors that the company will shut down the PlayStation Store on PlayStation 3 on July 2 and PlayStation Vita on August 27. The remaining purchase functionality for the PSP will also shut down on July 2.
Read an FAQ on the closures below:
What features can I use after the closure of PlayStation™Store and purchase functionality on PS3, PS Vita and PSP devices?
Features you will still be able to access:
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- You will still be able to re-download and play previously purchased game titles.
- You will still be able to access previously purchased video/media content.
- You will still be able to redeem game and PlayStation®Plus vouchers.
- You will still be able to re-download and play claimed game titles through PlayStation®Plus as long as you remain a member of the service.
Features you will lose access to:
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- You will no longer be able to purchase PS3, PS Vita and PSP digital content, including games and video content.
- You will no longer be able to make in-game purchases through games on PS3, PS Vita and PSP.
- You will no longer be able to redeem PSN wallet fund vouchers (e.g. gift cards) on PS3, PS Vita or PSP devices once PlayStation™Store and purchase functionality for these devices close. Your PSN wallet funds will remain in your PSN account, but you will only be able to use your wallet funds to purchase PS4 and PS5 products on PlayStation™Store on the web, PlayStation®App or on PS4 and PS5 consoles.
How do I access my owned games?
You can download your owned content onto your PS3, PS Vita or PSP device by accessing the Download List on the respective device.
I am only active on PS3, PS Vita or PSP devices, and do not currently own a PS4 or PS5. What will happen to any funds left in my PSN wallet after the closure of the PlayStation™Store for these devices?
Your PSN wallet funds will remain in your PSN account, but you will only be able to use your wallet funds to purchase PS4 and PS5 products on PlayStation™Store on the web, PlayStation®App or on PS4 and PS5 consoles. If you are only active on a PS3, PS Vita or PSP device, don't use a PS4 or PS5 console, and don't plan on using one, you may request a refund of any funds left in your wallet. We recommend that if you plan to top up your wallet prior to the store closures, you only top up by the minimum amount required to buy the desired content. We will be updating this page with more details on how to request such a refund.
Will I still be able to purchase cross-buy content following the closure of PlayStation™Store and purchase functionality on PS3, PS Vita and PSP?
Yes, you will still be able to purchase cross-buy content through PlayStation™Store on the web, PlayStation®App, or on PS4 and PS5 consoles and access both the PS4 version and the PS3/PS Vita/PSP versions.
Will the closure of PlayStation™Store and purchase functionality on PS3, PS Vita and PSP devices have any impact on my PlayStation®Plus membership or PlayStation™Now subscription?
No, this will have no impact on users' existing PlayStation®Plus membership or PlayStation™Now subscription.
Will the closure of PlayStation™Store and purchase functionality on PS3, PS Vita and PSP devices have any impact on titles that I've claimed through my PlayStation®Plus membership?
No, you will still be able to re-download and play claimed game titles through PlayStation®Plus as long as you remain a member of the service.
Will I still be able to redeem vouchers on PS3, PS Vita and PSP devices following the closure of PlayStation™Store and purchase functionality?
- You will still be able to redeem game and PlayStation®Plus vouchers on PS3, PS Vita and PSP devices once PlayStation™Store and purchase functionality for these devices close.
- You will no longer be able to redeem PSN wallet fund vouchers (e.g. gift cards) on PS3, PS Vita or PSP devices once PlayStation™Store and purchase functionality for these devices close.
- Your PSN wallet funds will remain in your PSN account, but you will only be able to use your wallet funds to purchase PS4 and PS5 products on PlayStation™Store on the web, PlayStation®App or on PS4 and PS5 consoles.
Will I still be able to download owned video content following the closure of PlayStation™Store and purchase functionality on PS3, PS Vita and PSP devices?
Yes, you will still be able to download and stream owned video content following the closure of PlayStation™Store and purchase functionality on PS3, PS Vita and PSP devices. Video content that you own can be streamed on PS3, PS4 or PS5 through the My Videos app, or on mobile devices through the PlayStation™Video app.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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Seems early to be closing the Vita store. Wasn't the hardware juat discontinued a few years ago?
Great... The PS Vita "Download List" is a terrible way to access games you've purchased. For me, I have to scroll for minutes at a time to find what I'm looking for and God forbid I come across something I forgot, decide to select it to download and then have to start scrolling from the vet beginning again.
It's awful
It's awful because once you select something to download, you have to scroll from the beginning all over again. Also, why is PS3 content on the Vita download list? It's just stupid.
OH I KNOW! It's pointless to see the PS3 content on the list. You literally can't do anything with it.
Seems more or less ok. The storefronts weren't going to stay up forever, and since you can still redownload old games and even can still buy digital only content via codes, this seems like the best way to handle that.
You can still redownload anything you have bought or claimed, so it isn`t a problem at all.
Sucks, but atleast there is time to buy games before it closes. Would also be nice if Sony made emulators for PS5.
That sucks for anyone looking to play old stuff. Can't you buy DLC for PS3 games on PS Now? I guess after the summer, this goes away?
I did a Gears play through last year and bought DLC for multiple 360 games and played them fine on my Scorpio. I'm going to do the same this year for some 360 Resident Evil games. Nevermind on the PS3 DLC, I'm reading now that DLC isn't possible when streaming Now titles, which all PS3 games are streamed. Sony really has dropped the ball on BC and legacy support. Even GeForce Now works with DLC.
So the rumour was true I don't understand why ever rumour these days becomes real
All reasonable.
This is outrageous.
That is not how it works. If they close the store the will likely also close the ability for third parties to sell new game codes. These game codes are always issued by Sony, not by third parties.
